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    Vista networking help

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by purpleronnie, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. purpleronnie

    purpleronnie Newbie

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    I just bought an Asus W3S today but I cant seem to get it to find any network connections for wireless internet. Anyone know how to fix this? I got discovery on but it still wont work. My sisters HP dv6000 seems to work so I dunno is it a Vista thing or somethin wrong wit my Asus
     
    purpleronnie, Aug 24, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You running a firewall? Take it to another network to see if it works there.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 24, 2007
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  3. purpleronnie

    purpleronnie Newbie

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    I have tried that it still dont see any network around :S
     
    purpleronnie, Aug 25, 2007
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    yin Notebook Consultant

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    Try pinging the individual IP addresses of the computers on the network.
     
    yin, Aug 25, 2007
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    purpleronnie Newbie

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    tryed dat still not workin. im gonna bring it bac tomorrow instead. thandx anyway
     
    purpleronnie, Aug 28, 2007
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    DTrump Notebook Consultant

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    Is the router set to NOT broadcast its SSID? If the router is not broadcasting the SSID, you'll need to manually add the network information in the Manage Wireless Connections dialog. Just make sure you have the SSID (Network Name) and know the security information that you'll need to connect.
     
    DTrump, Aug 28, 2007
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    zenpharaohs Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know why but every once in a while Vista decides to turn off Wireless. I don't know what part of Vista needs to be told not to do this, but it could be your problem.
     
    zenpharaohs, Aug 30, 2007
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